£900 donated to rheumatology department

£900 donation to rheumatology department

MONDAY, 26 JANUARY, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. PHOTO ATTACHED L-R SENIOR STAFF NURSE ROSANNE WOOD, HILDA HENDERSON, DR THOMAS PULLAR AND HILDA’S FRIEND ELIZABETH NEWTON

£900 donated to rheumatology department

A Dundee woman donated £900 to the rheumatology department at Ninewells Hospital today (Monday).

Hilda Henderson celebrated her 80th birthday and instead of gifts asked friends and family to make a donation.

Hilda, who receives treatment at the rheumatology department for rheumatoid arthritis said, “I’ve raised money for other causes in the past. This time I wanted to raise money for the department as everyone is very nice and helpful. I wanted to give something back to say thank you.”

Accepting the cheque, consultant physician, Dr Thomas Pullar said, “I have known Hilda for many years. I know this cause is very close to her heart and I am very grateful to Hilda, her friends and family for this contribution to the rheumatology service.”

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26 January 2015